PULSAR
®
IX SUCTION BLAST CABINET
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Manual No. 23425, Rev. C, 07/19
5.10.9
To find the static pressure, add the number of
inches the fluid travels up one column to the inches the
fluid travels down the other column. Refer to the
example in Figure 25.
5.10.10
After taking the readings, replace the needle
protector. Close the manometer valves and store the
manometer in the original container in a clean area.
NOTE: If the manometer installation is permanent, the
manometer may remain on the reclaimer body after the
valves are closed.
6.0
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Failure to wear an approved respirator and
personal protection when servicing dust-laden
areas of the cabinet and dust collector, as well as
when emptying the container, can result in lung
disease, serious skin or eye irritation, or other
health issues. Toxicity and health risk vary with
type of media and dust generated by blasting.
The respirator must be approved for the type of
dust generated. Identify all material being
removed by blasting and obtain a safety data
sheet (SDS) for the blast media.
To avoid unscheduled downtime, establish an inspection
schedule. Inspect all parts subjected to media contact,
including the gun and nozzle, media hose, flex hose,
wear plate, and all items covered in this section. Adjust
frequency of inspections as needed, based on the
following:
Usage:
Frequently used cabinets require more
maintenance
and
inspections
than
those
occasionally used.
Type of media:
Aggressive media wears parts
faster than nonaggressive media.
Condition of parts being blasted:
Heavily
contaminated parts require more maintenance to
the cabinet’s media recovery system.
Friability of media:
Media that rapidly breaks
down require more maintenance to the cabinet’s
media recovery system and dust collector.
6.1
Daily Inspection and Maintenance Before
Blasting with the Air OFF
6.1.1 Check media level:
Check media level in
reclaimer and refill as necessary.
6.1.2 Inspect reclaimer debris screen and door
gasket:
Check reclaimer debris screen for debris. The
screen is accessible through the reclaimer door. With
the exhauster OFF, remove the screen and empty it
daily or when loading media. Empty the screen more
often if part blasted causes excessive debris. Do not
operate the machine without the screen in place;
oversized byproduct from blasting could plug the nozzle.
While the door is open, inspect the door gasket for wear
or damage. Replace the gasket at the first sign of wear.
6.1.3
Drain compressed-air filter:
The cabinet is
equipped with a manual-drain air filter. Drain the filter at
least once a day and more often if water is present.
Moist air inhibits the flow of media. Drain the air line and
receiver tank regularly. If the filter does not remove
enough moisture to keep media dry and flowing, it may
be necessary to install an air dryer or aftercooler in the
compressed-air-supply line.
6.1.4 Inspect and empty the dust-collector dust
containers
NOTICE
Inspect dust level in the dust containers daily.
Empty the dust containers when no more than
half-full and when adding new media. Failure to
monitor the dust level will overfill the collector,
requiring extensive cleaning.
6.1.4.1
Empty the dust containers regularly. Start by
checking the containers at least daily, and when adding
media, then adjust frequency based on usage,
contamination, and friability of the media.
6.1.4.2
Turn off the exhauster and
release the lid lock
ring from the dust container, as shown in Figure 26.
6.1.4.3
Pry the lid off the container (the lid's flexible inlet
hose allows easy removal), and remove the container.
6.1.4.4
Tie-off or otherwise seal the top of the liner and
remove it from the container. Dispose of the sealed liner
into a suitable disposal receptacle. Replacement liners
are shown in
Section 9.10, Figure 51, Item 25
.
NOTE: Blasting media is usually non-toxic; however,
some materials being removed by the blast process may
be toxic. Obtain SDS sheets for the media and identify
